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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2023

Comparison of the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions and multi-interventional therapy on biochemical parameters of metabolic syndrome among women.

A J Elizabeth, J Aruna, P J Mercy

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A J ElizabethVice Principal, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sree Sudheendra College of Nursing, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
J ArunaAssistant Professor, Department of Nursing, University College of Aldair, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia.
P J MercyAssociate Professor, Academic Staff College, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

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backgroundMetabolic syndrome is one of the emerging health issues in developing countries. It includes diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and elevated blood cholesterol. This study aimed to compare the effects of two different types of interventions: multi-interventional therapy (MIT) and lifestyle interventions (LIs) on high-density lipoprotein (HDL), triglycerides, and fasting blood sugar (FBS) among women with metabolic syndrome. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study used a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group design with two experimental groups and one control group. This study was conducted among self-help group women from nine area development societies (ADS) in a selected area in South India from March 1, 2019, to February 28, 2020. Women (aged between 35 and 55 years) with metabolic syndrome were recruited by multistage sampling (

resultsWomen who received MIT and LI had significantly lower values of HDL, triglycerides, and FBS after the treatment from baseline and compared with the control group. The study found a significant improvement in the biochemical parameters in the MIT group as compared to the control group and the LI group (<0.001).

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PMCPMC10920743

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